Robert Louis Stevenson 1909

Editor: Here we have Henry Wolf's portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson. I love how the textures give it almost a photographic feel, while still conveying the pensiveness of a drawing. What's your take on this piece? Curator: It feels like stepping into Stevenson's very thoughts, doesn’t it? Wolf captures not just a likeness, but an essence. There's a sort of elegant melancholy. I wonder, does his thoughtful gaze draw you in, or does it hold you at arm’s length? Editor: I think it definitely invites you to pause and reflect with him. Curator: Exactly! It is though we're catching a glimpse of the very moment of creation. Beautiful, isn't it?